Chapter 2

Can we become more than just ourselves?
And leave the sand, our want, our will, our doubt

Vanessa never realized how cold the city was in winter. Until now. It was bright day, not a single cloud in the sky, but she still felt depressed. Was it because of the cold? Or perhaps the absence of one Chuck Bass? Vanessa didn't really know herself. All she knew was that she needed to get a coffee. So she stepped into the nearest café and ordered herself a drink. She sat down and she heard a familiar voice from behind her.

'Is this a habit of yours, coming into bars where I accidentally am?'

'Since it's accidentally,' Vanessa claimed 'it isn't that big of a habit right?'

'Right' he noted 'Do you want another?'

'What?' Vanessa thought to herself if he meant another round of uncomfortable sex 'Another of what?'

'A drink, of course'

'Oh' she said slightly disappointed

'Is something wrong?'

'No, nothing's wrong' she replied in defence

'Right, am I supposed to feel like you're blowing up anytime of how stuffed your teeny weenie body is with all the lies?'

'Is it that obvious?'

'Not to the eye, but your shrugging voice made it crystal clear' he stated

'Well, I just need a drink'

'I'm sure you do' Chuck chuckled while grabbing his phone and dialling a text

Chuck grabbed her arm and dragged her out onto the cold street 'What are you doing?'

'Taking you out'

'It's only 5 PM'

'My dinner time exactly' he led her to the limousine that just arrived in front of the bar

'I'm not riding in your limo'

'It doesn't stink'

'Neither does the outside air'

'It's comfortable'

'Walking would be too, if you'd be wearing normal shoes'

'They're Italian'

Vanessa smirked a little 'Hey don't mock the shoes'

'Sorry but they're not…' Vanessa stopped herself 'I'm not riding in that limo'

'Fine'

'Fine' she repeated but with a bit more sarcasm, she walked off on her own, Chuck stood left behind and then his bell seemed to ring

'Vanessa!' he shouted 'wait up!'

'Chuck Bass taking a walk'

'What was I supposed to do?'

'Step into the limo, like the normal Bass Junior would've done'

'Well I couldn't risk you getting hurt and I being the last one to see you'

'Scared that you'd go to jail for my sudden death?' Vanessa shivered, but not the thought of her death made her do so, it was the cold

Chuck noticed the shiver and ran back to his limo.

'Am I scaring you that much?' she asked without looking back

'A bit' he admitted as he put his scarf around her neck and accidentally touched her neck. Vanessa shivered once more.

'Thanks'

'You're welcome'

Spotted: The Bass legacy on foot!!! Yes you read that right; on foot!!! Hopefully he didn't just give up everything he had doing that, 'cause I hear he's really close to becoming a true Brooklyner himself.

You know you love me,

Xoxo

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